May weather forecast
Hood Bay, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hood Bay, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Hood Bay's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in April to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). In Hood Bay, the nightly May temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

In Hood Bay, the average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the least rainfall in Hood Bay. Rain falls for 19.9 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Hood Bay aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Hood Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.4 days and aggregates up to 63.58" (1615mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hood Bay, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Hood Bay, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:09 am and sunset at 9:41 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in May interprets into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Hood Bay, Alaska, the average relative humidity in May is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.9 days and typically collects 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 19.9 days. Throughout May, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Hood Bay aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Hood Bay?

The average day length in May is 16h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Hood Bay, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:09 am and sunset at 9:41 pm AKDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Hood Bay, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Hood Bay, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average temperature in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (29.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average pressure in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.72"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average wind speed in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average humidity in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (83%).

Average rainfall in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average rainfall in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (10.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (3.82").

Average rainfall days in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average snowfall in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (17.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (8.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average UV index in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are February, May and September (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in May
Hood Bay, AK

Average visibility in May - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, June, July and August (5mi).

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